| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
‘Changes in Latitude.’ Jimmy Buffett — along with a line from one of his most popular songs — could soon be immortalized in concrete and steel. The beloved singer who died last year could soon have a section of the U.S. 11 bridge linking Slidell and New Orleans named after him. View from the fin: Jimmy Buffett isn’t the only ocean lover making news. LeeBeth, a 14-foot great white shark continues to patrol the Gulf of Mexico waters between Texas and Louisiana. Saints big splash: All of you who were worried the Saints were sitting out the free-agent frenzy can relax now. The Black & Gold made a big pickup on Monday. Saints beat writer Matthew Paras tells us why the signing makes sense. Selling the towers: The hulking Metairie Towers apartments, closed since Hurricane Ida, could soon have a new owner. Business writer Stephanie Riegel outlines the plans. Armed: A St. Tammany Parish Council member raised some eyebrows after bringing a gun to one of the council's meetings. The council member said he had been threatened and that he has a concealed carry permit, but others pointed out parish government buildings are gun-free zones, Alex Lubben reports. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, check out this great offer. Cheers, Bob | 